Window-frame



(No Model.)

B. GEER.

WINDOW FRAME.

No. 340,776. Patented Apr. 27. 1886.

| I V l I a e z w @v| up I UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ERASTUS GEER, OF LEBANON, CONNECTICUT.

WINDOW FRAME.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 340,776, dated April 27, 1886. Application filed January I l, 1886. Serial No. 188,182. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ERAsTUs GEER, a citizen ofthe United States, residing in the town of Lebanon, county of New London, and State of Connecticut, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in \Vindow-Frames, which improvement is fully set forth and described in the following specification, reference being had to the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Figure 1 is a view of my improved window frame as it appears from the outside when properly applied. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the two sections of which said frame is formed; and Fig. 3 is a vertical cr0ss-section on line or m, Fig. 1, but with window swung open.

My invention relates to metallic frames for barn, sou ttle, and cellar windows; and myimmediate object is to provide at a moderate cost a frame of metal so formed that it may becast ready for use, and of such construction that the water which naturally finds its way between said frame and the engaging boards in stormy weather will be turned outward.

Referring to the annexed drawings, the letter a represents a rectangular frame somewhat deeper than the thickness of the board partition or wall to which the window-frame is to be attached. On three sides of the outer edge of said frame a are right-angular flanges b, b, and c, which form a part of the outer facing or finish. The inner top edge of frame a extends upward, forming a rib or ledge, d, which serves the double purpose of locking under the board wall to help hold the complete frame in position, and also to prevent water from driv- 1ng 1n.

The parts thus far described are cast integral with each other, the complete pattern being of such shape that it may be easily molded and drawn in a single piece. 'Said pattern is provided with suitable holes, 6 e, for fastening-screws, referred to hereinafter.

When it is desired to place one of my improved window-framesin position, an opening is made in the wall or partition of a size and shape to receive the frame a, which is then inserted by first hooking ledge (2 under the board wall, then raising the entire frame and forcing the bottom part into place, as will be understood by referring to Fig. 3. The frame thus located is securely fastened by screws passing through the holes 0.

The construction thus far described leaves the upper portion of the frame open, and to close this opening and complete the facing on the outside I have provided plate h, which fills said space. This auxiliary plate is also secured in position by screws. The upper wall of frame a, between ledged and the plate h, is inclined slightly outward, as shown in the sectional Fig. 3, so that if rain be driven in between said ledge and plate there will be no inclination to pass inward and drip down inside of the window, but rather to work out ward, a rib, 8, being preferably provided on frame a to assist in thus turning the water outward. Lugs, as at 2', Figs. 2 and 3, may also be provided, if desired, to prevent water from passing out at the corners of frame a, and vertical grooves k, Fig. 3, may be out or cast on the inner side of plate h, through which such water may find an easy exit outward.

The window to be used with my frame is of ordinary construction, and may be hinged at the top or side, or preferably hung centrally on pivots passing through holes min frame a.

Having thus described my invention, I claim l. The within-described metallic windowframe,consisting of the box or frame a, having rectangular facing-plates b, b, and c, and the upwardly-extending ledge d, as described, in combination with a locking-plate formed substantially as specified, and adapted to complete the outer facing of said window-frame.

2. A window-frame of the class referred to, consisting of a cast-metal box or frame whose upper wall is inclined to turn water outward, and provided with the upwardly-extending ledge d, and whose outer edge has the integral facing-plates b, b, and c, as described, in combination with a removable plate adapted to complete the. rectangular facing, all being substantially as and for the object set forth.

ERASTUS GEER.

\Vitn esses:

FRANK H. ALLEN, TYLER J. HOWARD. 

